Rachel Niese
5.0
(3)
Studied at Ohio University
Works at Amazon
Not currently taking new clients
Work Experience
Investigations Manager
Amazon
April 2022 - Present
• Led a team of 11 Investigators and Senior Investigators virtually • Oversaw talent initiatives for team of 120, including all promotions, annual reviews and compensation • Facilitated trainings on talent reviews, delivering annual compensation statements, the promotion process and performance management • Investigated complex ER issues such as discrimination and retaliation claims • Partnered with Legal and other stakeholders on cases involving litigation and/or the EEOC • Conducted over 300 interviews and provided interview prep for internal candidates • Managed case load of up to 15 cases simultaneously
investigator
Amazon
October 2021 - April 2022
•Investigated sensitive cases of retaliation, discrimination and harassment (up to 20 at a time) •Owned talent management initiatives for a team of 100+ salaried employees •Partnered closely with field HR and operational stakeholders to ensure follow through on case outcomes •Provided guidance to partners on policy application and risk mitigation
HR AVP
Amazon
November 2020 - October 2021
•Balanced case load of up to 20 cases simultaneously •Investigated complex issues, such as sexual harassment •Worked independently in a remote capacity •Influenced others without authority and built interdepartmental relationships •Created mediation guidance to be shared with entire HR/ER network
Human Resources Intern
Tutor ED
June 2015 - February 2016
My internship experience at Ed Map was a very rewarding one. I gained real world experience in project management, human resources, professional writing and developing my professional skills every day. During this internship I... • Managed the development and documentation of ED MAP internship program • Created skill set matrix to be used for development of training materials • Designed job description template • Composed and formatted job descriptions in standardization initiative • Coordinated with management and senior leadership to allocate project tasks to them • Conducted research and synthesized information to create executive summaries and plans for all project work • Presented progress and made proposals to leadership
Intern
FoodBev International Consulting
September 2014 - January 2015
The OHIO International Consulting Program allowed me to work with an international automotive R&D company located in Ohio. I worked with my team and the client to come up with creative solutions to a business problem. During this experience I... •Collaborated in a team of five to analyze the company’s internal structure •Led team to formalize conclusions •Presented findings to client via telephone, documentation and video conference •Summarized information and created a comprehensive research report and made final recommendations for the client •Handled all project logistics
Education
Ohio University
Study Abroad, Spanish Language and Literature
2014 - 2014
I had the opportunity to study abroad in Merida, MX through OU. While there I: •Adapted to a new living environment and embraced cultural differences •Gained an intermediate knowledge of Spanish and an understanding of the culture through course work •Built interpersonal relationships with locals and teaching staff This was one of the most rewarding and challenging learning experiences I have had in my college career. It has ignited a passion for travel in me and I hope to be able to go back soon.
Ohio University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Management and Strategic Leadership/International Business
2012 - 2016
Activities and societies: OHIO Women in Business, Alpha Phi Omega, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Alpha Lambda Delta I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Ohio University in 2016 with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. I was a full time student for four years and wad very involved on campus. I was the president of an organization in the College of Business, an active member of various other organizations on campus and was featured in several of the COB's marketing initiatives. Throughout my college career, I worked to make my experience extend beyond the classroom and now use the valuable skills I learned both inside and outside class to succeed in the professional world.
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